Top-ranked Florida men beat No. 25 Kentucky

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Patric Young scored 18 points in his final home game and No. 1 Florida routed 25th-ranked Kentucky 84-65 Saturday, becoming the first team in Southeastern Conference history to go 18-0 in regular-season play.

The Gators (29-2 overall, 18-0 SEC) have won 23 straight this season and 32 in a row at home.

“They’re that good,” Kentucky coach John Calipari said of the Gators. “And if you don’t come and play, you’re going to get smashed.”

Julius Randle led the Wildcats (22-9, 12-6) with 16 points.

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